Designing WELL

Designing WELL: A Holistic Approach to Thriving Spaces

At THRVE, we believe that true well-being is woven into the very fabric of the spaces we inhabit. Designing WELL means looking beyond aesthetics—it’s about creating environments that nurture the whole person—physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually. Every space has the power to influence how we feel, heal, and connect, which is why we take a holistic, human-centered approach to design. By integrating elements of nature, sustainability, biophilic principles, and regenerative practices, we co-create spaces that foster balance, vitality, and harmony.

Our work is more than just building sustainable homes or eco-conscious communities—it’s about crafting spaces that resonate with energy, intention, and purpose. From the materials we source to the way we engage with clients, suppliers, and local communities, every decision reflects our commitment to a healthier, more connected world. THRVE exists to help humanity reconnect with the Earth and embrace sustainable, mindful living, ensuring that the spaces we design don’t just sustain life but actively enhance it. Together, we’re building more than places—we’re shaping a future where people and the planet thrive in unison.

Portfolio

Work in Progress

Client
Queenston Estates, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CANADA

Year
2024/2025

Queenston Estates, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, CANADA

  • Community outdoor area with people, trees, and buildings on a sunny day
  • Community garden with people enjoying green space and colorful flowers, surrounded by modern houses and trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Modern residential complex with landscaped garden, trees, and walking paths. People are enjoying the outdoor space, surrounded by multi-story buildings under a clear blue sky.
  • Modern farm-to-table market with wooden interior, two-story structure featuring stairs, lush greenery, fresh produce and bread on display, large windows, and outdoor seating area.
  • Interior of a farm-to-table market store with wooden shelves, fresh produce, and plants, under large skylights.
  • Exterior of a modern farm-to-table market store, featuring a wooden structure with large glass windows and greenery on the facade. Outdoor seating and plants surround the area, creating a natural and inviting atmosphere.
  • Modern indoor garden with trees, greenery, a swimming pool, treadmills, and benches.
  • A serene residential neighborhood scene at dusk with houses featuring solar panels, landscaped pathways, people socializing, biking, and walking with a stroller. A sign reads "Honey Locust Farm Stop," indicating a community spot. The sky is painted with light clouds and pastel sunset hues.
  • Modern mixed-use development with apartments and shops, featuring greenery and pedestrian walkways.
  • Modern interior with large windows, wooden furniture, and view of a vineyard.
  • Modern living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, wood interior, indoor plants, and view of lush vineyard.
  • Futuristic outdoor amphitheater with wooden arches, green landscaping, and people gathering. The structure is surrounded by trees and features the word 'THRIVE' and 'Community Amphitheatre' on a screen.
  • Modern interior with large glass doors opening to vineyard view
  • Modern open kitchen and living room with vineyard view, featuring wooden furniture, fireplace, and large windows.
  • Luxurious outdoor kitchen and dining area with wooden pergola, modern appliances, lush greenery, and a vineyard view at sunset.

Become purposefully Intentional -Design Your Life from the Inside, Out

As interior designers, consultants, researchers and design strategists, our combined passion for and experience in biophilic, sustainable and regenerative design across the built environment speaks to our human-centred, and ultimately life-centred approach, to creating thriving spaces. With over 25 years’ experience in luxury wellness interior design, we change lifestyles and environments by placing health, well-being and our connection to the natural environment at the heart of everything we do.

As designers, we have a great responsibility to go beyond sustainability and design. Biophilia which is at the centre of our designs, is defined as the Love of Life. It influences the moment-to-moment physical and sensory elements of life, impacting our emotions, health, feelings and well-being. Everything project we work on, comes from a place of Love. Love of life, love of the planet, love for our families and children, love for future generations, love for all of life. It is love that motivates and drives everything we do.

Spacious bathroom with wooden accents, featuring a round bathtub and vertical garden, open to nature with large glass windows.
Luxurious bedroom with modern design, featuring a bed with neutral bedding. Large glass doors lead to a lush green garden with a pool. Natural light enhances the wood accents in the room, highlighting built-in shelves and wardrobe.

“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature, it will never fail you"

- Frank Lloyd Wright 


Modern office space with wooden decor, abundant greenery, large windows, and people working at desks with computers.

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“Spend some time outdoors exploring where you live. When you love your home, you’ll fight harder to protect it.”
— Kira Simpson